Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

Having never done this before i took my good running engine and thought id learn how to time it, how hard can it be? Pulled #1 spark plug ,put a piece of masking tape lightly across hole ,and got my timing pin out and turned around . After fighting the hand crank and trying to feel the timing pin drop in for over an hour, I thought there has got to be a better way. I cut the shaft off the Taiwan hand crank and found a 17mm socket fit perfect so i welded that on, but still needed to use an extension to clear light bar. Made up a light with clips and got the nu rex wrench,not necessary but I already had it, and most important to me was the ez set timing tool. http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/T6254.html Made it a heck of alot easier. Watch for the tape to blow up,then watch your rotor as it nears pointing to #1 piston,then just watch and see when pin move in. Attach your test light and do as follows http://youtu.be/mwirH7f0a9o .Also more good info http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125157. My car now has that distinctive Model A idle sound with both levers up and runs great. Many thanks to the people on here who helped me and my model a buddy Dan. I hope this can help someone new to the hobby like myself.


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Re: Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

On an unknown engine (of any make) I find the simplest way of finding tdc is to slacken off the number 1 plug slightly and then a paint a bit of soapy water around it. Great fun watching the bubbles on compression inflate and deflate as it passes when turning it by hand and never fails.

Re: Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

get les Andrews red book

Re: Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

WHAT???? you mean read the instructions!!??:D

Re: Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

YEP! After ALL else FAILS, read the DANG INSTRUCTIONS!!!!! (My Dog:cool: reads EVERYTHING for me!:D)
Bill W.

Re: Model A engine timing for a new guy
 

I think a lot of guys are expecting the pin to "drop" in and in truth the movement is way more subtle than expected. I also like that NU Rex timing tool. Makes it a breeze